I often make self-indulgent or one-sided analyses [overlooking the good moves for the opponent]. I think it’s due to my lack of go strength, but I wonder if there’s any way to curb this bad habit. Consultation Two : Mr. Kishino Hello, Mr. Kishino. Thank you for your question. Everyone is liable to do this. It’s a shock when the opponent plays a better move than you expected and it’s easy to slide to defeat. It’s really painful. It’s difficult for me to suggest any simple remedy for one-sided reading, but I do think it’s important to focus on looking for the worst variation for oneself. In fact, we tend to do the opposite, optimistically reading out the best result for oneself. After all, the opponent wants to win just as much as you do, so they will play the best moves they can come up with. It’s better not to be optimistic with your reading, not to dream about capturing enemy stones. Rather, you should ask yourself: Aren’t my groups in danger? What will happen to my (potential) territory if the opponent invades? I think being pessimistic in your analysis is a good way to eliminate one-sided reading. The only thing is that if you overdo it, you will become timid and gradually fall behind, so you have to strike the right balance. The most important thing is to get stronger, because that will expand the scope of your reading and most effectively reduce one-sided reading.